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The official page for The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, the registered charity which built, owns and operates new steam locomotive No. 60163 Tornado

17/10/2026

Keeping cosy on a chilly October day! 🔥 There’s no place like Tornado’s footplate. 🚂

16/10/2026

🚂 LAST CHANCE TO RIDE BEHIND TORNADO DURING HER CURRENT SCOTTISH STAY! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It’s the final weekend to see A1 Class No. 60163 Tornado at the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway — and the A1’s last planned heritage railway running of the year!

Make the most of this opportunity to ride behind the magnificent new-build steam locomotive and enjoy a fantastic family day out.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KIDS GO FREE! Children travel free when accompanied by a paying adult.

🚂 Take a ride behind Tornado
🏛️ Explore the Museum of Scottish Railways – FREE entry
🎟️ Enjoy a brilliant day out for all the family

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October

Don’t miss your chance to catch Tornado in action at Bo’ness this weekend!

👉 Plan your visit and book tickets at www.bkrailway.com

📷 Peter Backhouse/Ryan Edge

03/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Convention Day 2026!

Each October, the Convention gives our Trustees the opportunity to meet Supporters in person, say thank you for everything they do, and share plans for the A1 and P2 in the year ahead.

This year, we added something extra to the day, with Supporters able to take a special trip behind Tornado at Darlington Locomotive Works – a great way to round off the event!

Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry. The event was recorded, so keep an eye on your inbox this week for details of how you can watch it at your leisure.

Thank you to everyone who joined us – it was great to see so many of you at DLW.

02/10/2026

It’s been a busy week at Darlington Locomotive Works, with local schoolchildren visiting us each day.

The groups have been getting a look behind the scenes at the home of Tornado and, where possible, stepping onto the footplate to see the locomotive up close.

They’ve also been learning about the work we do at Darlington Locomotive Works and how the Trust is continuing the tradition of building steam locomotives in the town.

It’s been great to welcome them and share Tornado’s story at DLW. Who knows… perhaps we’ve met a few future engineers along the way! 👀🔧🚂

29/09/2026

Come aboard the footplate for a fireman’s-eye view of Tornado tackling the beautiful Settle & Carlisle Railway! 🚂

Keeping Tornado on the main line costs just £10 a month. Join the hundreds of supporters who help make it possible:

a1steam.com/donation

24/09/2026

🎁🚂 Tornado has a birthday wishlist!

> https://amzn.eu/010pmGU2

She might be 18, but she still needs a few everyday essentials to keep her running – and her support crew going too!

From cleaning and maintenance supplies to the all-important Yorkshire Tea ☕ – as vital to the crew as coal and water are to Tornado – there’s plenty to choose from.

Why not buy Tornado a birthday present?

Every gift helps keep 60163 Tornado on the railway. 💚🚂

20/09/2026

🎂🚂 What do you buy a steam locomotive for her 18th birthday?

Not a new boiler or a set of driving wheels… but perhaps something a little more simple!

Keeping Tornado on the railway takes plenty of everyday essentials – including Yorkshire Tea, which is as vital to her support crew as coal and water are to the locomotive! ☕

So why not buy Tornado a birthday present?

🎁 Shop her Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.eu/010pmGU2

Every item helps keep Tornado and her team on the move. 🚂💨

Address

Darlington Locomotive Works, 9 Bonomi Way
Darlington
DL30PY

Telephone

+441325460163

Website

https://www.a1steam.com/

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